Reid v. Farrar

The plaintiff was a widow, and mother of the defendant’s wife. The latter was in feeble health, and, at the request of the wife, the plaintiff, in April, 1875, went to thé defendant’s to assist her.

The defendant’s wife died, May 20, 1875, leaving surviving her the. husband and two children, aged five and three years. The plaintiff remained there as housekeeper for the defendant, and performed the services required of that relation, until October 1, 1882. The conclusion is fairly justified that she faithfully and well took charge of the household affairs, and rendered valuable services for the…